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Alexander Gould Biography

Birth Name:Alexander Jerome Gould

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Attended Clark University in Massachusetts
  • Brother to actors Emma and Kelly Gould
  • His mother took him to audtions after others in the industry suggested he could become an actor
  • Quote: "[comparing himself to his character in "Weeds"] "We're a lot alike, definitely in the beginning when Shane was a younger kid․ He went a lot darker than I ever would, but that made it easier․""
  • Quote: "[on "Finding Nemo"] "I always have friends that say, 'Let's watch it with you!' because I was the voice․ It's fun for them to watch it with me․ It's such a great movie․ I could see it millions of times and it wouldn't get boring․""
  • Quote: "[on voicing the title role in the Disney animated film "Bambi II"] "I don't really recognize it as my voice․ I see Bambi there․ I don't see me․""
  • Quote: "[on his reaction to his first screening of "Finding Nemo"] "It was surreal․ The weirdest thing, which me and my family noticed, was that they animated my face and my expressions into the fish․ It was a neat thing․""
  • Best known for his role in "Finding Nemo" and the series "Weeds․"
  • Joined the United Synagogue Youth and traveled to Israel to teach English to children

Awards

  • 2004Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role - Young Actor: winner
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner
  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor: winner
  • 2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated